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The Girl on the Tube
Twelve-year-old Addie Brown wants to fit in. But ever since she and her dad moved from small town America to bustling London, life is as bumpy as the Tube she rides to school. Addie’s cranky neighbour tells her off but then invites her to tea! It seems as if Addie’s best friend in America has already forgotten all about her. Worst of all, Addie’s dad doesn’t seem any happier than before, even though moving across the pond was his crazy idea.
But the biggest mystery Addie encounters is the lady in the green hat. Who is she? And why does she appear on the train when Addie is missing home – and her mom – the most?
But the biggest mystery Addie encounters is the lady in the green hat. Who is she? And why does she appear on the train when Addie is missing home – and her mom – the most?
141 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 6, 2024
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June 17, 2026
3.5 stars, personally. ✨ Christian Fiction - Middle-Grade/Young Adult
About this book:
“Twelve-year-old Addie Brown wants to fit in. But ever since she and her dad moved from small town America to bustling London, life is as bumpy as the Tube she rides to school. Addie’s cranky neighbour tells her off but then invites her to tea! It seems as if Addie’s best friend in America has already forgotten all about her. Worst of all, Addie’s dad doesn’t seem any happier than before, even though moving across the pond was his crazy idea.
But the biggest mystery Addie encounters is the lady in the green hat. Who is she? And why does she appear on the train when Addie is missing home – and her mom – the most?”
Series: Book #1 in a series.
Spiritual Content- A prayer; 'H's are not capital when referring to God; A couple mentions of God & Thanksgiving being a reminder to thank Him; A couple mentions of prayers & a blessing over food; A couple mentions of the pilgrims leaving England to worship God in “greater freedom without restriction”;
*Note: *Spoiler, but about a potential angel/ghost* ; Addie’s dad calls himself her guardian angel on the Tube; A few mentions of a family leaving Iran because of their religion; A mention of a statue of Ghandi.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: an ‘idiot’, three ‘dumb’s, three ‘rats’s, and five ‘stupid’s; A bit of eye rolling (Addie rolls her eyes disrespectfully to her dad’s comment once); A mention of a man cursing (said, not written); Addie and her father have recently moved to a new country and she cries about missing their old home and wishing to go home; Addie has first day at a new school jitters & is a bit jealous at others already having friends; Addie has moments of angry words and runs off (in their apartment area) or slams her bedroom door when her father asks her questions about her day or won’t let her travel to school by herself (she is particularly upset about him not letting her go to school by herself and this comes up a couple times before he offers to shadow her instead and make sure she can get there by herself; *Spoiler* *Major Spoilers* ; A neighbor says that Addie is fortunate to have a father who cares about her and her whereabouts); Once of the girls at school corrects Addie about different British words unkindly & Addie gets embarrassed when the girl comments about her dad taking her to school; Addie goes to insult the know-it-all girl, but someone cuts her off; A boy says that Addie left half her brain in America & Addie wonders if he’s right and part of her is stuck back in America, which makes her cry at remembering everything she’s missing (later, he makes another comment along the same lines); *Spoilers* ; Addie gets nervous when trapped on the Tube, thinking of it like a buried coffin underground; Addie eavesdrops on her father’s conversation with her aunt; Addie attempts to eavesdrop on someone to be able to catch her name; Addie lies about wanting to try a new food, but ends up liking it; When Addie mimics her aunt calling her dad a “stick in the mud”, he gives her a sharp look which makes her quiet; Mentions of deaths & grief (including from a car accident; a woman’s husband & also a mother/wife); A few mentions of the events of the Boston Tea Party; A few mentions of homeless people begging on a corner with their dog; A couple mentions of deaths in history (the Mayflower); A couple mentions of prison/jail; A couple mentions of injuries & blood/bleeding; A couple mentions of passing clubs and tattoo parlors; A mention of a drunk man; A mention of a food looking “like sick” (meaning vomit); A mention of a classmate assuming Addie’s parents are divorced;
*Note: *Spoilers about Addie’s mom* ; Addie’s new friend is Iranian and her family had to move, which Addie doesn’t understand (a neighbor explains to Addie that not all countries are free and there are rules where opinions can’t be expressed by reporters or artists, people are forbidden to change or share their religion, and that women have the most difficulty with doing things that Addie takes for granted like “showing their hair and skin. Riding a bike. Singing, dancing, and talking too loudly in public”; Addie says she would just have to break the rules then, but the neighbor says that’s “an easy boast for someone who isn’t in danger” and that her friend must miss the only home she’s known; Addie’s friend later tells her about swimming for the first time when she was nine because “girls aren’t allowed to swim at most beaches. Unless they have a women’s section.” and Addie thinks that’s another unfair rule); Addie is concerned that her best friend back home has a new best friend, but tries to squelch the doubt; *Spoiler* ; Addie cuddles with a stuffed animal she’s had for a long time even if it’s a “babyish, stupid habit” because it brings her comfort; Mentions of a play/musical (42nd Street, which Addie goes and sees); Mentions of brand names and items (Marmite, Tootsie Rolls, Jolly Ranchers, Jello, Sharpie, & iPad); Mentions of a movie & fictional character (Mary Poppins, Peter Pan and Wendy); Mentions of FaceTime; A few mentions of celebrities/well-known figures (Ginger Rogers & Winston Churchill); A couple mentions of places (Walmart & Tesco); A couple mentions of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade; A mention of BBC.
Sexual Content- Addie is upset to hear that her father has a date (he explains that it’s a work-dinner and not a date, but she is still upset *Spoiler* ); A mention of a musical’s second act making Addie sleepy, adding it had “too many romance parts” (42nd Street);
*Note: A couple mentions of underwear; A mention of passing women in tiny skirts.
-Adeline “Addie” Brown, age 12
1st person P.O.V. of Addie
192 pages
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Pre Teens- Four Stars
New Teens- Four Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
I was hopeful about this book and enjoyed many elements of it! It had a charming feel of a book just in-between the Middle-Grade and Young Adult age groups and I think many readers would like as well. The faith content was much lighter than I was expecting, just as a note, as there’s barely any.
Some Americans might be confused with it being said that Addie is starting high school (also called year seven) when she’s only twelve, but it’s just the way the UK school systems are and there were many parts of Addie having to learn about her new country.
Addie was honestly a delight. I thought she handled everything well and was very realistic for her age. I liked the Thanksgiving scene especially, but I’ll admit to not loving the rest of the ending with how *Spoiler* , which I was disappointed about.
Edit to add: The author sent me a message letting me know that this is now the first book of a series and more will be discovered about the mysterious green hat lady! I'm excited to hear this and see more of Addie. :)
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Author for this honest review.
About this book:
“Twelve-year-old Addie Brown wants to fit in. But ever since she and her dad moved from small town America to bustling London, life is as bumpy as the Tube she rides to school. Addie’s cranky neighbour tells her off but then invites her to tea! It seems as if Addie’s best friend in America has already forgotten all about her. Worst of all, Addie’s dad doesn’t seem any happier than before, even though moving across the pond was his crazy idea.
But the biggest mystery Addie encounters is the lady in the green hat. Who is she? And why does she appear on the train when Addie is missing home – and her mom – the most?”
Series: Book #1 in a series.
Spiritual Content- A prayer; 'H's are not capital when referring to God; A couple mentions of God & Thanksgiving being a reminder to thank Him; A couple mentions of prayers & a blessing over food; A couple mentions of the pilgrims leaving England to worship God in “greater freedom without restriction”;
*Note: *Spoiler, but about a potential angel/ghost* ; Addie’s dad calls himself her guardian angel on the Tube; A few mentions of a family leaving Iran because of their religion; A mention of a statue of Ghandi.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: an ‘idiot’, three ‘dumb’s, three ‘rats’s, and five ‘stupid’s; A bit of eye rolling (Addie rolls her eyes disrespectfully to her dad’s comment once); A mention of a man cursing (said, not written); Addie and her father have recently moved to a new country and she cries about missing their old home and wishing to go home; Addie has first day at a new school jitters & is a bit jealous at others already having friends; Addie has moments of angry words and runs off (in their apartment area) or slams her bedroom door when her father asks her questions about her day or won’t let her travel to school by herself (she is particularly upset about him not letting her go to school by herself and this comes up a couple times before he offers to shadow her instead and make sure she can get there by herself; *Spoiler* *Major Spoilers* ; A neighbor says that Addie is fortunate to have a father who cares about her and her whereabouts); Once of the girls at school corrects Addie about different British words unkindly & Addie gets embarrassed when the girl comments about her dad taking her to school; Addie goes to insult the know-it-all girl, but someone cuts her off; A boy says that Addie left half her brain in America & Addie wonders if he’s right and part of her is stuck back in America, which makes her cry at remembering everything she’s missing (later, he makes another comment along the same lines); *Spoilers* ; Addie gets nervous when trapped on the Tube, thinking of it like a buried coffin underground; Addie eavesdrops on her father’s conversation with her aunt; Addie attempts to eavesdrop on someone to be able to catch her name; Addie lies about wanting to try a new food, but ends up liking it; When Addie mimics her aunt calling her dad a “stick in the mud”, he gives her a sharp look which makes her quiet; Mentions of deaths & grief (including from a car accident; a woman’s husband & also a mother/wife); A few mentions of the events of the Boston Tea Party; A few mentions of homeless people begging on a corner with their dog; A couple mentions of deaths in history (the Mayflower); A couple mentions of prison/jail; A couple mentions of injuries & blood/bleeding; A couple mentions of passing clubs and tattoo parlors; A mention of a drunk man; A mention of a food looking “like sick” (meaning vomit); A mention of a classmate assuming Addie’s parents are divorced;
*Note: *Spoilers about Addie’s mom* ; Addie’s new friend is Iranian and her family had to move, which Addie doesn’t understand (a neighbor explains to Addie that not all countries are free and there are rules where opinions can’t be expressed by reporters or artists, people are forbidden to change or share their religion, and that women have the most difficulty with doing things that Addie takes for granted like “showing their hair and skin. Riding a bike. Singing, dancing, and talking too loudly in public”; Addie says she would just have to break the rules then, but the neighbor says that’s “an easy boast for someone who isn’t in danger” and that her friend must miss the only home she’s known; Addie’s friend later tells her about swimming for the first time when she was nine because “girls aren’t allowed to swim at most beaches. Unless they have a women’s section.” and Addie thinks that’s another unfair rule); Addie is concerned that her best friend back home has a new best friend, but tries to squelch the doubt; *Spoiler* ; Addie cuddles with a stuffed animal she’s had for a long time even if it’s a “babyish, stupid habit” because it brings her comfort; Mentions of a play/musical (42nd Street, which Addie goes and sees); Mentions of brand names and items (Marmite, Tootsie Rolls, Jolly Ranchers, Jello, Sharpie, & iPad); Mentions of a movie & fictional character (Mary Poppins, Peter Pan and Wendy); Mentions of FaceTime; A few mentions of celebrities/well-known figures (Ginger Rogers & Winston Churchill); A couple mentions of places (Walmart & Tesco); A couple mentions of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade; A mention of BBC.
Sexual Content- Addie is upset to hear that her father has a date (he explains that it’s a work-dinner and not a date, but she is still upset *Spoiler* ); A mention of a musical’s second act making Addie sleepy, adding it had “too many romance parts” (42nd Street);
*Note: A couple mentions of underwear; A mention of passing women in tiny skirts.
-Adeline “Addie” Brown, age 12
1st person P.O.V. of Addie
192 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- Four Stars
New Teens- Four Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
I was hopeful about this book and enjoyed many elements of it! It had a charming feel of a book just in-between the Middle-Grade and Young Adult age groups and I think many readers would like as well. The faith content was much lighter than I was expecting, just as a note, as there’s barely any.
Some Americans might be confused with it being said that Addie is starting high school (also called year seven) when she’s only twelve, but it’s just the way the UK school systems are and there were many parts of Addie having to learn about her new country.
Addie was honestly a delight. I thought she handled everything well and was very realistic for her age. I liked the Thanksgiving scene especially, but I’ll admit to not loving the rest of the ending with how *Spoiler* , which I was disappointed about.
Edit to add: The author sent me a message letting me know that this is now the first book of a series and more will be discovered about the mysterious green hat lady! I'm excited to hear this and see more of Addie. :)
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Author for this honest review.
May 15, 2026
This is the first book in a fun series for middle grade readers. I think young girls will connect with the main character and enjoy her story. The mystery of the woman in the green hat is intriguing and promises to be a continuing thread in the next book.
Thank you, 10 of Those for a complimentary copy of this book!
Thank you, 10 of Those for a complimentary copy of this book!
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May 18, 2024Loved this! It really resonated with my experience of moving countries (as an adult...& not between US & UK); being in a place that both fascinates & frustrates; feeling like you belong in 2 places & none. Addie's cultural faux pas made me laugh out loud as I remembered my own. I highly recommend this to anyone who has experience of switching countries / is about to move overseas / has a friend who has changed or will change countries. Sometimes it is only in reading about others that we understand ourselves.
April 20, 2026
Adjusting to life in a new country, starting at a new school with unfamiliar friends, a smart new uniform, and even new foods—Addie Brown is trying her best to fit in. But the task feels impossible when her father's job relocates them from a small town in America to bustling London. As she navigates her new world, she faces afternoon tea with cranky neighbors and the painful realization that her best friend might be forgetting her. Then Addie begins to see an unusual woman on the tube—a woman with a green hat who seems to appear whenever she misses her mother the most.
This captivating contemporary story strikes a perfect balance between Middle Grade and Young Adult, making it suitable for both audiences. I loved the vividly described London setting and how Rachel beautifully captures the challenges of moving to a new country. Addie is a relatable and heartfelt character, especially for tween and teen girls, as she grapples with fitting in, missing her mom, and adjusting to her new life. I loved seeing her character grow and learn the importance of not bottling up her emotions. The mysterious woman with the green hat had me intrigued and I'm eager to read the next book in the series to learn more about her and follow Addie’s journey!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. My review reflects my honest opinion.
June 17, 2024
A really delightful YA fiction about processing change and loss. It's a quick read at just 138 pages, but packs a lot in. It even made me teary at the end!
*I received a copy of the book for free, but was not required to give a positive review.
*I received a copy of the book for free, but was not required to give a positive review.
August 4, 2024
The Girl on the Tube is a wonderful YA book. In only 139 pages, author Rachel Allord creates a rich, fascinating landscape of sights, sounds, and emotions as 12-year-old Addie Brown copes with loss, new friendships, and a cross-cultural move to London. If you're anything like me, after you finish reading the book, you'll have to remind yourself that Addie is a fictional character, yet you were rooting hard for her all the way through.
April 8, 2026
Belonging. Loss. Grief. And friendship.
These are the themes of this young adult book, which is the first in a newer series. Readers follow Addie Brown as she moves across the world to London, navigating the challenges of finding her place in a new city while grieving what she’s left behind. Addie is being raised by her single father after her mother passed away a few years prior. I really enjoy young adult stories like this because they take me back to my own teenage years. This is the kind of book I would have loved as a girl—and I still enjoy it as an adult. A mysterious woman in a green hat appears throughout the story, adding intrigue, and I suspect book two will explore her more deeply.
There are some moments where Addie disobeys her father and isn’t always respectful, rolling her eyes and talking back, but these actions carry consequences and opportunities for reconciliation.
Language is mild, with only occasional words like “stupid” or “rats.” She forms a friendship with her elderly neighbor, and while it starts a bit rocky, it develops into something meaningful.
Faith elements are subtle. The characters pray a few times, and Addie befriends a girl from Iran who moved to London because of her family’s faith in God. There are also references to Thanksgiving, explaining why Americans celebrate it and encouraging gratitude for God’s goodness.
I would love to see Addie's faith develop and wish there was more about God.
One quote that stood out:
"It's like you've been divided into pieces, like a human jigsaw puzzle, and pieces of you are scattered all over or missing. It's okay now. Our apartment sort of feels like a home, but my old house still feels like home, too. Both places are home because both places hold pieces of me."
Addie is encouraged to grieve her mother’s death and her move, but also to allow herself to experience joy when it comes, an important reminder about balancing sorrow and hope.
* I received a copy of this book from the publisher for my honest thoughts.
These are the themes of this young adult book, which is the first in a newer series. Readers follow Addie Brown as she moves across the world to London, navigating the challenges of finding her place in a new city while grieving what she’s left behind. Addie is being raised by her single father after her mother passed away a few years prior. I really enjoy young adult stories like this because they take me back to my own teenage years. This is the kind of book I would have loved as a girl—and I still enjoy it as an adult. A mysterious woman in a green hat appears throughout the story, adding intrigue, and I suspect book two will explore her more deeply.
There are some moments where Addie disobeys her father and isn’t always respectful, rolling her eyes and talking back, but these actions carry consequences and opportunities for reconciliation.
Language is mild, with only occasional words like “stupid” or “rats.” She forms a friendship with her elderly neighbor, and while it starts a bit rocky, it develops into something meaningful.
Faith elements are subtle. The characters pray a few times, and Addie befriends a girl from Iran who moved to London because of her family’s faith in God. There are also references to Thanksgiving, explaining why Americans celebrate it and encouraging gratitude for God’s goodness.
I would love to see Addie's faith develop and wish there was more about God.
One quote that stood out:
"It's like you've been divided into pieces, like a human jigsaw puzzle, and pieces of you are scattered all over or missing. It's okay now. Our apartment sort of feels like a home, but my old house still feels like home, too. Both places are home because both places hold pieces of me."
Addie is encouraged to grieve her mother’s death and her move, but also to allow herself to experience joy when it comes, an important reminder about balancing sorrow and hope.
* I received a copy of this book from the publisher for my honest thoughts.
May 19, 2024
Really wanted to love this, and there’s nothing I DISlike about it but there just wasn’t enough to it for me.
The publishers are promoting this as suitable for 12-16 year olds but I’d say it’s firmly at the bottom of that age range… more for 11-12 year olds than older.
I liked the way it’s written: it feels authentic and accurate in terms of a 12 year old girl’s voice and perspective as well as her feelings and experiences but I expected something to HAPPEN.
Yes, she made some new friends; yes, she learnt that people from different backgrounds and of different ages can be friends; yes she adjusted to all the changes… but there wasn’t more than that.
As far as it being a Christian story, the only hint (other than what is left out in terms of the swearing and sex that seems acceptable in all YA fiction these days) is a reference to someone praying in an email sign off.
I was hoping for so much more from this…
The publishers are promoting this as suitable for 12-16 year olds but I’d say it’s firmly at the bottom of that age range… more for 11-12 year olds than older.
I liked the way it’s written: it feels authentic and accurate in terms of a 12 year old girl’s voice and perspective as well as her feelings and experiences but I expected something to HAPPEN.
Yes, she made some new friends; yes, she learnt that people from different backgrounds and of different ages can be friends; yes she adjusted to all the changes… but there wasn’t more than that.
As far as it being a Christian story, the only hint (other than what is left out in terms of the swearing and sex that seems acceptable in all YA fiction these days) is a reference to someone praying in an email sign off.
I was hoping for so much more from this…
July 9, 2026
I really loved this book! It’s written for 12 to 16 year olds, but I really enjoyed it as an adult.
I loved Addie Brown and following her journey to London, getting used to life in a completely new country, leaving her family and home behind, and dealing with the loss of her mom.
I loved watching her navigate this new season of life with her single dad, who really does his best to take care of her.
She also meets this mysterious woman while riding the Tube in London, and I really enjoyed the interesting dynamic between the two of them.
I loved the different personalities in her family and the friendships throughout the story. I also loved the author’s writing style.
She really captured what it’s like to be a teenager (the drama, emotional outbursts, emotional decisions, and not-always-smart choices) so well done!
It’s a short, wholesome read, and I’d definitely recommend it.
Thank you to 10ofThose for gifting me a copy to review!
I loved Addie Brown and following her journey to London, getting used to life in a completely new country, leaving her family and home behind, and dealing with the loss of her mom.
I loved watching her navigate this new season of life with her single dad, who really does his best to take care of her.
She also meets this mysterious woman while riding the Tube in London, and I really enjoyed the interesting dynamic between the two of them.
I loved the different personalities in her family and the friendships throughout the story. I also loved the author’s writing style.
She really captured what it’s like to be a teenager (the drama, emotional outbursts, emotional decisions, and not-always-smart choices) so well done!
It’s a short, wholesome read, and I’d definitely recommend it.
Thank you to 10ofThose for gifting me a copy to review!
July 27, 2024
Great addition to the Third Culture Kid (TCK) middle grade books. I was laughing out loud from the second page and smiling and cringing with the characters as they navigated cross cultural adjustment in London.
With the additional layer of the recent loss of mom/wife, the characters have to overcome so much in their transition to living overseas.
The writing was really well done, and my major complaint was that the book was over too soon. The story could have been developed a little further in order to give more depth.
My Mom and my college-age daughter both read it and enjoyed it as well. I will buy a copy for my Elementary School library.
*I received an Advanced Reader copy but was not required to give a good review.
With the additional layer of the recent loss of mom/wife, the characters have to overcome so much in their transition to living overseas.
The writing was really well done, and my major complaint was that the book was over too soon. The story could have been developed a little further in order to give more depth.
My Mom and my college-age daughter both read it and enjoyed it as well. I will buy a copy for my Elementary School library.
*I received an Advanced Reader copy but was not required to give a good review.
December 23, 2024
After a personal tragedy, Addie’s father moves the family to London for healing and a change of scene. There, Addie grapples with her love of a fascinating, new city and her deep desire to return home.
I picked up this book because, frankly, I read every book whose title begins with The Girl on the…” but I loved this one for entirely different reasons than I enjoy the other “The Girl on the…” books. Far from a psychological thriller, this book was a sweet and wholesome coming-of-age novel in an international setting. Having lived abroad for a few years, the struggle between missing home and yet loving new people and places felt so familiar. I wholeheartedly enjoyed this book.
I picked up this book because, frankly, I read every book whose title begins with The Girl on the…” but I loved this one for entirely different reasons than I enjoy the other “The Girl on the…” books. Far from a psychological thriller, this book was a sweet and wholesome coming-of-age novel in an international setting. Having lived abroad for a few years, the struggle between missing home and yet loving new people and places felt so familiar. I wholeheartedly enjoyed this book.
August 27, 2024
This book had a slower pace than I expected, but it still offered a sweet story about learning to accept change. I found myself wishing for a bit more adventure, especially since it’s aimed at middle-grade readers. That said, the author did an amazing job of bringing London to life, which made the setting really enjoyable. While it didn’t completely grab me, I think it could be a nice addition if you’re looking to explore books set in London with your middle-grade child. Overall, it was a pleasant read, though I was hoping for a bit more excitement.
June 30, 2024
This was another unique story from Rachel Allord. All of her books keep me interested the whole time, which I love. I enjoy her subtle humor, too, throughout her works. This is a great book for tweens (and adults like me who enjoy YA fiction). Clean: no swearing, no sex. It’s a quick read, but satisfying. You can feel Addie’s emotions and find yourself longing for her ultimate peace. Her adventures along the way are certainly fun! It was nice to get a glimpse of London.
January 18, 2026
Very different sort of book. It was light and easy to read. The saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” does not apply. It is the cover and bright page edges that caught my attention and I HAD to have it!
I could relate to the girl, having moved countries..and feeling trapped. She felt trapped until she knew she belonged. I felt trapped til I was able to return to my original home, and back with family.
I could relate to the girl, having moved countries..and feeling trapped. She felt trapped until she knew she belonged. I felt trapped til I was able to return to my original home, and back with family.
August 15, 2024
This was a great read about a girl who is moving to a new culture and just trying to find out who she is in the midst of dealing with grief. It was very reminiscent of Bloomability but for a slightly younger reader, which I think is great. I was charmed by the characters and laughed with them over silly cultural mistakes made.
April 16, 2026
“And there are lot of rules here about how you should act and what you should say but nobody tells you the rules, you have to figure them out for yourself.”
“Can you belong to one place and still miss another?”
“Can you belong to one place and still miss another?”
June 26, 2026
Never have a group of twelve year old girls sounded more like women in their forties.
Also, there is no way they flew from Wisconsin to London, Landed at Heathrow, took the train past Big Ben on their way to their home in Putney through Earls Court.
Also, there is no way they flew from Wisconsin to London, Landed at Heathrow, took the train past Big Ben on their way to their home in Putney through Earls Court.
July 29, 2026
2.5*
It didn't feel distinctly Christian. There was a lot of potential to bring in faith or struggles and go to Jesus, but it just didn't happen. I think marketing this as a Christian fiction isn't accurate.
It didn't feel distinctly Christian. There was a lot of potential to bring in faith or struggles and go to Jesus, but it just didn't happen. I think marketing this as a Christian fiction isn't accurate.
November 17, 2024
I enjoyed this fiction book about a girls working through of grief. An uplifting story, but one that I did feel needed a little more open speaking of faith in order to deepen its reach.
March 4, 2025
3.5 stars really. A very quick one day read. A kids book that I was surprised by how much it resonated with me.
September 21, 2025
Cute book! I like the story, the cover, and the pretty pink sprayed edges! It's a very quick read.🩷
April 19, 2026
Easy to read. Keeps you engaged.
June 17, 2026
Its beautiful and a quick and easy read. Five stars would recommend
July 3, 2026
It was a cute read, but definitely for peoples much younger than I.
January 31, 2026
Addie has moved from America to England three years after losing her mother. She feels out of place but eventually learns to hate and love it.
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